“For this game you need, above all things, to be in a tranquil frame of mind.” Harry Vardon “Achievements on the golf course are not what matters, decency and honesty are what matter.” Tiger Woods “The more I work and practice, the luckier I seem to get.” Gary Player Betsy Mitchell, Co-Vice Chair of AIRROC and Reinsurance Manager, A.G. Risk Management Inc., took time … [Read more...] about Spotlight on New Co-Chair Betsy Mitchell
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Davies completes acquisition of Asta at Lloyd’s to form insurance services powerhouse
LONDON, UK – 18 July 2022 – Davies, the leading specialist professional services and technology business serving insurance and highly regulated markets, today announces that it has completed its acquisition of Asta Capital (“Asta”), the market-leading third-party managing agent at Lloyd’s, following approval by regulators including Lloyd’s, the UK’s Financial Conduct and … [Read more...] about Davies completes acquisition of Asta at Lloyd’s to form insurance services powerhouse
Covéa completes deal to purchase PartnerRe from EXOR
French mutual insurer Covéa has completed the acquisition of global reinsurer PartnerRe from EXOR, the Agnelli family owned investment and holding company, for a total cash consideration of $9.3 billion (€8.6bn). After signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in October 2021, after an initial deal was terminated in May 2020 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the European … [Read more...] about Covéa completes deal to purchase PartnerRe from EXOR
Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
New research published from Capgemini and Efma’s recent World Property and Casualty Insurance Report reveals that climate change is hurting the insurance industry, and that insurers need to change their business models to achieve climate resiliency. The inaugural report titled – “Walking the Talk: How insurers can lead climate change resiliency”, addresses the impacts on … [Read more...] about Insurers need to change business models to drive climate resiliency, report shows
Howden Group creates new $30bn force in global broking through landmark TigerRisk deal
Partnership creates a standout reinsurance and advisory business, bringing full capability and scale to Howden’s diversified and differentiated brokerage, MGA, capital markets and data & analytics proposition 9 June 2022 – Howden Group Holdings (“Howden Group” or the “Group”), a leading international insurance group, today announces the acquisition of TigerRisk … [Read more...] about Howden Group creates new $30bn force in global broking through landmark TigerRisk deal
Regulators Should Identify and Mitigate Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry
The insurance industry plays a critical role in both the financial system and the economy overall, with U.S. insurance companies writing approximately $1.5 trillion in premiums and holding trillions of dollars more in assets on their balance sheets.1 By underwriting the risks of millions of individuals, businesses, and public entities, the insurance industry provides an … [Read more...] about Regulators Should Identify and Mitigate Climate Risks in the Insurance Industry
“Strong momentum in run-off sector continues”- PWC
Strong momentum in the non-life run-off sector last year continued into 2022 with the announcement of eleven deals, says a new report from PWC. The professional services firm said that while the number of deals announced was slightly lower than Q1 2021, the total estimated value of executed deals during Q1 2022 exceeded that of the same period in 2021 ($4.2bn vs $3.3bn), … [Read more...] about “Strong momentum in run-off sector continues”- PWC
Another Sunshine State Insurer Falls: Southern Fidelity Enters Receivership
Southern Fidelity Insurance Company has entered into receivership and is being liquidated, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulations (FLOIR). The state’s insurance office made the move on the basis that the insurer was impaired, insolvent or likely to become insolvent and that further transactions would be potentially hazardous to policyholders, creditors, … [Read more...] about Another Sunshine State Insurer Falls: Southern Fidelity Enters Receivership
NextGen Task Force Corner
On May 11, NextGen Task Force member Matt DiSanto of AON participated as a panelist in the Basics of Legacy Transactions educational forum, along with co-panelists Robert Redpath from Enstar, and John Sparks from Odom & Sparks. The session focused on Insurance Business Transfers (“IBTs”), providing an overview of the regulatory landscape, explaining how IBTs work, and … [Read more...] about NextGen Task Force Corner
Zurich sells Russian business
Global insurer Zurich has agreed to sell its business in Russia to eleven of the unit’s team. The firm said that under its new owners, the business will operate independently under a different brand, while Zurich will no longer conduct business operations in Russia. The transaction will allow the new company to retain a professional team with accumulated insurance … [Read more...] about Zurich sells Russian business
Fortitude Re Acquires U.S. Property & Casualty Insurer
FGH Parent, L.P., the ultimate parent company of Bermuda’s largest multi-line reinsurer (together with its subsidiaries, “Fortitude Re”), today announced the acquisition of Plans’ Liability Insurance Company, an Ohio-domiciled and widely licensed property & casualty insurer. This acquisition enables Fortitude Re to provide enhanced transactional flexibility and … [Read more...] about Fortitude Re Acquires U.S. Property & Casualty Insurer
Milliman estimates $9.3 billion in federal black lung liabilities
Federal black lung claims are different from other workers’ compensation claims because they involve multiple potential payers, undergo a complex adjudication process, and exhibit considerably longer reporting and payment lags. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has estimated the deficit of the federal government’s Black Lung Disability Trust Fund (Trust Fund).1 To our … [Read more...] about Milliman estimates $9.3 billion in federal black lung liabilities
Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August
OKLAHOMA CITY – Risk managers, business owners, regulators, financial executives and insurance professionals are invited to attend the Oklahoma Insurance Department’s (OID) first Captive & Insurance Business Transfer (IBT) Conference in Oklahoma City. The event will be held at the Omni Oklahoma City Hotel on August 24-25. This two-day conference will provide in-depth … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Insurance Department Announces Inaugural Captive & Insurance Business Transfer Conference in August
IRLA Congress has broader legacy on the agenda
Delegates are heading to Brighton for the Insurance and Reinsurance Legacy Association (IRLA) congress 2022 today and Steven Goate, explains that the market is growing and there is highly likely more to come. It came as little surprise that this year’s IRLA Congress sold out within a fortnight. The legacy market continues to grow and with changes to regulation around the … [Read more...] about IRLA Congress has broader legacy on the agenda
The End of ‘Bellefonte’: ‘Global Re’ and the Proper Reading of Facultative Reinsurance Contracts
In late December 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a blockbuster decision grappling with the Erie doctrine, stare decisis, and overturning a decades-old precedent. It was the fourth appellate decision in a lengthy litigation reminiscent of Dickens’ Bleak House. This was not litigation about constitutional rights or environmental justice, but a case … [Read more...] about The End of ‘Bellefonte’: ‘Global Re’ and the Proper Reading of Facultative Reinsurance Contracts
NY DFS Issues Circular Letter Addressing Acquisitions and Disclaimers of Control
On April 19, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NY DFS”) issued Insurance Circular Letter No. 5 (2022) (the “Letter”). The Letter, entitled “Acquisitions of Control and Disclaimers of Control”, was addressed to all New York domiciled insurers and other interested parties. The purpose of the Letter is to remind insurance industry participants of the … [Read more...] about NY DFS Issues Circular Letter Addressing Acquisitions and Disclaimers of Control
The Wild West of Weed: Oklahoma’s Growing Marijuana Industry
John Sparks, a Partner with Odom & Sparks, PLLC moderated a panel discussion on the blossoming cannabis industry in Oklahoma and implications and challenges faced by the insurance industry, given the uncharted nature of the market and the federal illegality issue. The panelist included Joe Marcantel, Director, Talisman Casualty Insurance Company and Michael Ridgeway, … [Read more...] about The Wild West of Weed: Oklahoma’s Growing Marijuana Industry
Compre hires CEO, North America
Compre, the international specialist legacy group, today announces the appointment of David Presley to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer, North America. Presley, who will also join Compre’s executive committee, will join Compre at the end of April and be based in Kansas City, Missouri reporting to Group Chief Executive Officer, Will Bridger. With … [Read more...] about Compre hires CEO, North America
DARAG enters new North American captive transaction
Legacy acquirer, DARAG Group concluded a new agreement with an offshore captive insurance company, with the transaction value hitting the $10 million mark. The transaction structure was a novation, allowing the counterparty full legal finality, and has been written into DARAG North America, which will provide legal, economic and operational finality for the underlying US … [Read more...] about DARAG enters new North American captive transaction
AIRROC is “Back on Broadway”!
As NYC opens up and welcomes back visitors, AIRROC was glad to be able to do the same! Our first in-person membership meeting in two years was hosted from the 30th Floor offices of Norton Rose Fulbright. The spacious modern office was a perfect backdrop for 125 in-person attendees and another 70 online that joined us for the live streamed education day. It was great to see … [Read more...] about AIRROC is “Back on Broadway”!
